- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Orleans, LA
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
Federal NCES profile for Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220117000856Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 47
- schools in New Orleans · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology has class sizes smaller than 85% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology ranks #2 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA.
School address
District: Orleans Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220117000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 220117000856 · New Orleans, LA Other · MID · CHARTER
659 enr · 12.2:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (739 students)
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science
739 students
- This school
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
659 students
- Elan Academy C
Elan Academy Charter School
436 students
- Travis Hill Sc 117
Travis Hill School
117 students
- The Delores Ta 77
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men
77 students
What this shows Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology compares
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 49% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$39,996
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orleans Parish reports $39,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elan Academy Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Travis Hill School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in New Orleans
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
2,225 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Morris Jeff Community School
Standard public school
1,442 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Bricolage Academy
Standard public school
965 students
Kipp Morial
Standard public school
951 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Standard public school
945 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Audubon Charter School
Standard public school
937 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
How many students attend Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology has 659 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Orleans, LA. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
93.2% of students at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
The largest demographic group at Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology is African American at 96.5% of enrollment, in New Orleans, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology?
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology rank among schools in New Orleans?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology ranks #2 of 47 schools in New Orleans, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Orleans on the city page.
What other schools are in Orleans Parish?
Besides Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology, Orleans Parish also operates Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (739 students), Elan Academy Charter School (436 students), and Travis Hill School (117 students). See the Orleans Parish district page for the complete list.